Easy Mexican Calzones Recipe

Overview:

🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
🥣 Servings: 4
🍽️ Yield: N/A
🍳 Category: Mexican
🔍 Keywords: Weeknight, < 4 Hours

Ingredients:

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 950.1
• Fat Content: 57g
• Saturated Fat Content: 22.5g
• Cholesterol Content: 106.8mg
• Sodium Content: 2456.3mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 73.5g
• Fiber Content: 7.3g
• Sugar Content: 10.6g
• Protein Content: 37g

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
2. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet; drain any excess fat.
3. Add the diced green chilies, water, and seasoning mix to the skillet; mix well.
4. Place the unwrapped pie crusts on a cutting board and unfold them.
5. Cut each crust in half, creating 4 half circles.
6. Place 1/2 cup of the beef filling on one half of each half circle.
7. Top each half with 1/4 cup of mild cheddar cheese.
8. Dampen the edge of the crust with water to help seal the calzones.
9. Fold the sides over the filling, then crimp the edges with the tines of a fork to seal them.
10. Place the assembled calzones on an ungreased baking sheet.
11. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the calzones are golden brown.
12. Cool the calzones on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
13. Garnish suggestions: salsa, shredded lettuce, sour cream, diced tomatoes, sliced green onions.

Recipe Notes:

• These Easy Mexican Calzones are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, requiring less than 1 hour from start to finish.
• Customize your calzones with your favorite toppings like diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, or additional salsa for extra flavor.
• Serve these calzones alongside a fresh salad or your favorite Mexican side dishes for a complete meal the whole family will enjoy.

Enjoy these delicious Easy Mexican Calzones packed with savory beef, gooey cheese, and zesty salsa for a satisfying dinner option any night of the week!